NIGERIA (Lagos)-Another tragedy struck yesterday in Lagos State when a boat capsized between Eko bridge and Ikorodu waterways.

It was gathered that twelve passengers have been rescued while six are still missing.

According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the ill fated boat which left Ebute Ero in Lagos Island for Majidun, Ikorodu belong to Bell Marine Services, although the exact number of passengers on board is yet to be ascertained as a t press time.

Wednesday’s accident occurred three weeks after a boat conveying about 24 passengers capsized in Festac Town, Lagos, killing 13, most of them hurrying to watch a European Champions League game.

Also, about a month ago, another boat capsized at Ogogoro village in Navy Town, Apapa, killing about 10 persons, including a mother and her child.